Río Gallegos weather in February (Santa Cruz, Argentina)

Planning a trip to Río Gallegos in February? This guide provides all the details you need.

In February, Río Gallegos generally has pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. February falls within the summer season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 19°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 8°C.

Río Gallegos in February usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 41 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 8 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 137 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, July and August tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Río Gallegos climate page with graphs.

 

Río Gallegos, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 19°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 26%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 41 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 56%  
WindspeedWindspeed 29 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 137 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 3,133%  

Where to go in Argentina in February

Find out more about the weather in Argentina in February and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Río Gallegos in February?

For visitors traveling to Río Gallegos, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in February.

Swimming
6/10
Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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